Description
For an entrepreneur, an introduction, handshake, or business card exchange with the right person can open doors to opportunities that will help grow their business. Steven Coker is oftentimes on the other side of those handshakes making sure opportunities are accessible to everyone hoping to do business with the city.
Coker, the city’s business inclusion officer, helps minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises become more competitive in city contracting opportunities. For Coker, no two days are ever the same, but they all begin and end with fighting for equity and inclusion.
In this edition of Behind the Crown, we follow Coker as he hosts an event for business owners looking to take their firms to the next level with the city.
Behind the Crown highlights the people who keep the City of Charlotte running. If you're interested in starting or extending a career in public service, explore opportunities with the City of Charlotte on our jobs board: https://cltgov.me/careers